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President Loeranes' Message.

PANAMA, April 3.-The following is from
President Logranes message to the Con
gress of Hunduras on the opening of that
body: The result of my policy of progress
and improvement are already visible.
Only the sales OF fruit alone, e,along our At
lantic coast now leave us over $1,OOO.OOO
per annum. By increasing that product
and with the coin which the opening up OF
other branches bring in, should war that
continues the enemy of all progress not
prove barrier feel convinced that with
in a very short time the commercial crisis
from which we are .ffering will disappear.
also feel convinced that If we effect the
treaty. nowproposed with. Spain it wilsopen
the ports of Cuba for the sale OF all our
meat product.
In his closing remarks the President al
ludes to the possibility OF effecting some ar
with European holders of Hon
duras bonds. The necessity of persisting
in the effort to terminate the Inter-ocean
Railroad and of modifying the several laws
which place unnecessary restrictions on
our industry and commerce.
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Special to THE MINER
The Drummer Case-An Opinion Con-
cerninR the Fee Law.

HELENA, April 1.-The hearing of ]. E..
soliciting business for an Eastern hardware
firm without license and who refused to
|pay the amount required by the new
license law, was had to-day before Judge
Wade. The case came up on a petition for
a writ Of nabeas corpus, and the Judge, fol-
lowing recent decision in the Tennessee
case, decided THAT the law as applied to
outside travelling statesmen was null and
the prisoner was discharged. The decision,
though legally correct, will make great in
Justice to the large mercantile firms
OF Montana, who will be obliged to
continue the payment OF the license
S25 per month to counties
ald $500 per annum to the Territory.
Considerable Indignation is felt in home
'fade cirles at the unfair discrimination
against them through the operation OF this
piece of botched law.making and it is
thought immediate steps will be taken to
petition the Governor for an extra session
10 correct the evil it entails upon home in
dustry.
county Attorney Wallace to-day render
Ell an opinion upon the salary law as
passed by the last Legislature as follows:
First. The bill is intended to regulate the
ices to be collected by the County Recorder
such as he has heretofore collected and
'urned into the county treasury and sim
Ply changes the schedule OF fees.
second. 1t does not in any manner 81
"'' The salary law. The fees will as before
We turned into the Treasury. The ambigu'
Jus reference to a salary will not in any
manner affect the manifest intent OF the
Enactment
ih'rd Nor does the mistake as to the
'ec'lon to be amended affect the bill, or in
aOy manner improve it. At best it makes
substitute for section 594, and as the
'uostituted section is left in conflict with
.ec.lon !: 595, the latter, so far as it con.
~: '''S With it, must yield to the act in ques-
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Helena Nows Notes.

HELENA, April 4.-H. L. Luke, private
secretary of Governor Leslie, has been ap-
pointed Territorial Arsenal Keeper. The
title OF major and a salary Of 81, 900 a year
goes with the situation. The arsenal will
be removed to Helena within month.
The wife OF Mr.. John w. Eddy died sud-
denly at their home at an early hour Sun
day morning and the remains we're followed
to their last resting place by q large num-
ber of friends at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
At the close OF the registration Saturday
night the total number Of qualified voters
registered in the different wards Of the city
reached l, 1897. This is over two hundred
more than the total vote of the last NUM-
cipal election:
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The Council will be composed OF hve Re-
publicans and two Democrats, as fol-
lows:
First Ward-Lissner Democrat, 253;
Norris, Republican, 120.
Second Ward-Worth, Democrat, 2O5;
Parchen, Republican, 18O.
Ihird Ward-Ming, Democrat, 122;
Kirkendall, Republican, 1873.
Fourth Ward-Stubbs, Democrat, SO;
Wallace, Republican,, $50.
Fifth Ward-Gilpatrick, Democrat, 6S;
Clewell, Republican, 161.
Sixth Ward-Rosamond, Democrat, s.;
Holwey, Republican, 101.
Seventh Ward-Monschausen,D Democrat,
70; Simons. Republican. ia.
A. j. Craven, was elected School Trus-
tee Saturday, having received all OF the 80
votes cast.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel has again been
chosen by a rashly importunate individual
as the scene of a self-fought battle with the
grim monster death. Between the hours
of and p. m. one of the porters, unab BILE
to gain an entrance otherwise forced the
door of the room occupied by L. Dickerson,
of Deer Lodge, aad found the dead body
of that gentleman in bed. The body was
cold, and he had evidently been dead for
some hours. Upon a chair near by was q
half.emptied sixty-grain bottle Of morphia
and an opes, jack knife, with which it is
supposed that the dead man deliberately
administered the death-dealing drug with
his own hand. He was last seen about 10
o'clock the previous evening when he re-
tired for the night, gi' ing no Indication by
his external appeara' re or actions OF the
fearful struggle which must have been ra
ging within. Although he has been given
to dissipation OF late. it is known
that he retired perfectly sober. No money
was found in his pockets. but several pawn
tickets, indicating that he had lately
pawned his watch and other valuable arti-
cles. 1t is supposed that he courted death
because of financial straits which were
probably induced by dissipation and
gambling. The deceased was about so
years of age and leaves a wife and family
in St.Louis. He has been a resident of the
Territory for the past two or three years
and was at one time jailor of the Terrltori-
al prison at Deer Lodge and at the time OF
his death was serving in the
OF guard at that
institution. An inquest was held
this evening and the jury returned a verdict
of accidental death from morphine. The
fact as unearthed by your correspondent,
however, are as related above, and circum
stances all point towards self-destruction.
His brother, Dick D'ckerson, Deputy:Sheriff
of Deer Lodge County, who lives at Ana
conda, and friends at Deer Lodge, have
been advised of his sad end by Telegraph,
and until they are heard from, no definite
will be made regarding the
final disposition of his remains.
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The WORLDS news BUDGET.
The RAWLINGS Of q S0ciaIist-Washing'
ton News Notes - Fairchilds
Treasurer-General News.
THE CHICAGO SITUATION,
Ravings OF . Socialist on the Politi
Question oftha Haur

RAWLINGS OF Socialist on the Political
Question ofthe Hour.
CHICAGO, April 1.-Emissaries from the
Soc:alistic headquarters have had fre quent
communication with the Mayor to-day,
and they now boldly assert they can show
a list of 40, 900 pledged voters for the So
cialistic ticket. lille Greenhut, the leading
light OF the Socialists and city employe
under Harrison, says: History is being
made>very fast just now. You see Chicago
is european colony; the masses are to-
day iaborers who do not own their
business. Three hundred firms employ
10000 workmen within ten miles of the
City Hall. It is distinctively a capitalistic
city. Here will be made
GO cee e;ta, ngnS Thsv % between tive .. labor OF and
peculiar part. He was never elected by the
Democrats. The Socialists elected him.
He has been honest enough to at least &C.
knowledge it. The tables have changed.
Socialists have their own ticket and the
Democrats are asked to 60 out of the way.
The Mayor is in a place to help them. It
has been done. Democrats will now return
the compliment by voting the Socialistic
ticket This is the understanding. The
present holders of the appointive Offices
will not be disturbed. On Tuesday next all
the wheel horses OF the Demo.
cratic party will vote our ticket,
knowing they will reap the
benefits. The campaign will cost them
nothing, and their enemies, the Republi-
cans, will 60 down before the fusion ticket.
Talk about the Irish. I tell you that the
Coercion bill is making Irishmen into wild
beasts every day. We will carry every
ward in Chicago. By next Sunday the peo-
pie may become desperate for fear of So
cialists. The citizens may rise up in day
and compel all party lines to he dropped
and demand a union of all citizens to de-
eat the Socialists. If they become alarmed
1T the commune they must do it. This is
contest between the American commune
and capital. 1t is irresistible.
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Attempt to Blow Up Street Cars.

PATTERSON, April "A loud explosion,
almost Immediately followed by another
last night created panic. Some miscre-
ant had placed torpedoes on the car tracks
and they had exploded under the passing
cars. Fortunately the force of the explo-
sion was expended on the iron tracks of
the car which were shattered and nobody
was hurt. Efforts to find the author OF
the outrage were unavailing. This is the
third attempt made recently to blow up
the street cars.
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A Terrible Experience.

H. AssINNABoINE, April l, 1S87.-Last
s"' there arrived at this post two men
a'ies l.. Waldson and John McCuig, who re-
i. ea pitiable tale of suffering and almost
wa. t"'n On March 18th they, in company
na ~" another man, Stephen Owens, all
united on horses, left Sethbridge, north
A.. .'' territory, for this place. On the third
tb.; out they were Obliged to abandon
,h. .'' norses, as they could find nothing for
tbsn =" eat. After abandoning the horses
fos proceeded on foot. Two days later
tb., ave their last morsel of food. From
s,t.oo y until they arrived here last night,
few ",ua aays' the only food they had was
bsnl. ."' rose buds gathered along the
ve,a OF the stream. When they
post y "''h'n twenty-five miles OF the
his eoD o"enS became entirely exhausted and
pro.apan'ons, too weak to assist him,
s' On their way, leaving him, A.
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Homicide At Miles City,

MILES CITY, April 4.-On Sunday, at
Powderville, sixty miles south, Jas. Clarke
was shot and killed by Ben Mason,
storekeeper at that place. Mason gave
himself up to the officers here. and his
story of the killing, alleges Clarke had at
tempted a rape on his (Mason's) 9 year
old daughter, during Mason's absence from
the ranch. and had then fled to tue bills.
Mason pursued and arrested him. and then
set out for Niles. He warned Clarke that
he would kill him if he attempted
to make his escape, but Clark
gave no heed and made a run for it, which
resulted in Mason carrying out his threat,
shooting him through the head and killing
him almost instantly. Mason then came
to Miles and gave himself up. He was the
sole witness Of the occurrence. SO far as
known Clarke was man Of good reputa-
tion, about 50 years Of age and q member
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TERRITORIAL HAPPENINGS.
Democratic Helena-Dr. Steele Elected
MayOr-Suicido- at
Miles City.
Special to TEE MINER.-
STEELE GETS THERE.
The Helena Election-The Full Vote Cast
Suicide of l.. Dickinson, of
Deer Lodge.

HELENA. April 4.-Never perhaps before
to-day has there been more interest mani
tested in this city over q municipal election
and never have the cold figures contained
less of the unanticipated. The day has
been clear and bright and full vote polled.
The result does not exhibit any features
which are surprising to either side. Al
though every Ward of the city was hotly
contested and both Democrats and Repub-
licans strained every nerve to get there
the result fulfills the predictions OF the OBJ
serving men OF each party. The Democrats
elect the Mayor and Police Magistrate,
while the Republicans capture the Treas
urer and Assessor and five out of the seven
Aldermen. The following are the complete
official returns by Wards:
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they supposed, to die. When thew arrived
last night and related their story, q gov.
eminent ambulance was atonce sent to the
rescue OF the man. and returned with him
to-day. The three are now comfortably
CHARTERED in the Army hospital. Waldron
and McCLig may recover, but both will
probably lose their feet. which were badly
frozen. Owen cannot recover. To add to
their suffering they were striken with snow
blindness and for forty-eight hours were
unable to sec anything.
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The English Parliament.

LONDON, April 1.-Whips OF both parties
in the House OF Commons are doing their
utmost to secare full attendance at to-
nights session. 1t is not known positively
whether Parnell will move the amendment
of which he has given notice. Gladstone
Liberals will meet the Governments
motion for the second reading of the Irish
crimes act amendment bill with hostile
amendment. When this shall take place
has not yet been decided upon.
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The Queen at Cannes.

LONDON. April 1.-The Queen arrived at
Cannes to-day. Her Majesty drove from
the railway station to Villa Eldweisse in
an open carriage, without outriders, es-
corted by q guard Of honor, a force of
mounted gendarmes and the Cannes Fire
Brigade. The houses along the route were
decorated with flags, and people filled the
Majesty. The French Mediterranean squad
ron, which had been ordered to Cannes, sa-
luted the Queen on her arrival.
The Leicester spring meeting began to-
day. Excelsior Breeders Foal Stakes,
l 900 sovereigns, 5 furlongs, for 2-year-.
olds, was won by Craven's colt, Barly
Thorp, by six lengths.
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Rum0red Outbreak.

BUCHAREST, April 2.-It is rumored here
that an outbreak has occurred at Rust
chuck, and that the Bulgarian War Minis
ter has been attacked and two regiments
have revolted at Kirktendel. Officers of
both have been placed under arrest, but
the men, after fight with the loya troops,
have fled to the mountains.
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Interstate Rules,

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Tne Interstate
Commerce Commission has this morning
formulated the following rules OF proceed
ing: Applications made for official action
of the Commission shall be made by petit
tion, which shall set forth the facts on
which they are founded and be verified by
the oath of the applicant or of some au-
thorized agent or attorney"
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ManniDg's Health.

New YORK, April IA Washington spe-
cial to the Post says: A gentleman in this
city who has had special reason to interest
himself in the condition of ex Secretary
Manning's health, has received personal
advices from England confirming the
worst reports yet published. His inform
ant asserts that the ex-Secretary was not
only not improved by his voyage, but is
decidedly worse to-day than he was before
he sailed, worse even than when he landed
in England. His friends have little hope
OF his recovery.
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now examining the books Of Mr.. Stanton.
From all indications, it seems there is a
shortage of $50, 900. The firm says that
it is singular that the loss is 80 small, con.
sidering Stanton's opportunities. The de-
alcation seems to be IN such shape that
Robert L. Stanton. Detroit millionaire
and a brother of the defauiter. is bound for
nearly the entire amount. Alex Stanton
and his family had q high position in De-
troit society, and his wife is said to be COM
plstely prostrated by her husbands act.
The agent Of Sietare & Son has been unable
to obtain an interview with her.
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The Color Line,

MONTGOMERY, April 3.-The Montgomery
companies of Grays and Blues tonight Of
ficially resolved to withdraw from the Ma
tional drill to be held at Washington. A
telegram from the Atlanta Rifles to Mont
gomery says they will follow the Montgom-
cry example and withdraw. Their action
is caused by the entry OF two colored COM
panies for the contest.
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Stanton Absconded.

New YORK, April AT the office OF Geo.
K S;start & Son, Broad street brokers, it
ia said that the firm has notified that their
Detroit agent, Alex NJ. Stanton, has left for
nsrts unknown on Monday last. The &C.
eoIntant has bseu sent to Detroit and 10
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Lawyer IngersOll.

NEW YORK, April 1.-Col. Robert G. In
gersoll was admitted to practice at the bar
in this State to-day before the general term
OF the Supreme Court. When he was asked
to be swerp be refused and affirmed ia
place,
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Sentence POSTPONED.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2.-The sentence of
Alexander Goldenson. convicted of the
murder of the school girl, Mamie Kelly,
was this morning postponed until next
Saturday. in order to give the defendants
counsel time to prepare a motion for new
trial.
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QUEENSTOWN. April The Ia paunSebbe mi be
sailed for Southampton. where sne WV! ~ os
NORWAY. She will afterwsrd visit tRe
Asorss and then proceed home
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Arrested to Servo Sentence.

Mr. STERLING, April Al. J. Corneilson
was arrested yesterday and placed in Jail
to serve out three years sentence for hav-
ing horse-whipped Judge Reid, who, in
duced by so public disgrace, subsequently
committed suicide.
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Meeting of Board Of Arbitration

Meeting Of B0ard OF Arb1trat1On.
HALENA M. T., April 4.-The members
OF the Board OF Arbitration, except R. A.
Eddy. of Missoula, met here to-day and
took the oath of office. The board organ
lied by the election of Mr.. w. ]. Penrose,
of Butte, chairman, and NJ. V. Kirkley, of
Helena secretary. Alex. Devine. Of the In
dependent, was appointed clerk of the
Board, which adjourned subject to the call
of the Governor.
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That Coercion Bill.

LONDON, April 2.-The text of the Coer-
cion bill. now that it has been made pub
lie, intensifies opposition to the measure.
Parnellites express themselves sanguine
that in an appeal to the country the gov
ernment will be overthrown.
DUBLIN, April 2.-Constable Dorney,
who threw down his arms and
refused to obey orders and take part in
the arrest of Father Ryan, has been dis
missed from the force. The government
have decided not to prosecute him.
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CINCINNATI, April 3.-The Cincinnati pa
pers appear to-day without the customary
column giving the time of arrival and de-
parture of trains. This is in accordance
with q proposition made by the newspa-
pers jointly in view of the stoppage of pass
es to stop free publication of matter for
the benefit of roads. but to accept tickets
in payment for all advertising. The rail.
roads replied, accepting the proposition for
advertisements which they should order
and intimating the daily publication of
time tables should not be regarded as ad-
vertisements.
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EXECUTION OF FIENDs.
Three spanish 1Iurderers Shot for Their
Crimes.

| ThroO spanish Murderers Shot for Their
| Crimes.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, April 4.-Three
iends in human form were, shot to-day on
the outskirts of the city, at the place
made famous by the shooting of the crew
Of the Virginius. The men were two mulat.
toes, Juan Jique and Jua nGomez, and an
Indian, Juan Cocoarras. They surprised
the driver of team of cocoa-laden pack
mules, and his assistant, a mere lad. cut
them down with matchets-long, sword
like knives-tied them to trees and prac-
ticed revolving and shocking cruelties,
American Indian fashion, on their victims
until they were dead. They sold the cocoas
Tor $6S and turned the mules loose. They
were captured and
SENTENCED TO BE SHOT.
The case was stubbornly fought, going
finally to the Queen, who refused a pardon
Last night Gomez made q public confess
sion, acknowledging that he had killed ten
men, and that he was ready to die. That
bis mother had seven more sons like him,
who would avenge his death. Numbering
proclivities in that family are hereditary.
The father was one of Cuba's most notori-
GUS murderers. The prisoners was taken
out by the military and placed kneeling,
with their faces to the slaughter house
wall. Several Thousand people surrounded
the military lines and looked on. Gomez,
the leader, spoke up and said: my
mother has seven sons, and I am the most
cowsrdly OF all for allowing
myself to be killed before so many people.
Sir priest,
GIVE NE A DRINK OF RUM
He got his drink. At the first volley from
the firing party OF twenty-four, all fell,
shot through the head and body. Gomez
rolled over and two more bullets were put
into him. The Indian still showed little
life and a soldier coolly stepped to the front
apd nut Q bullet through his head. A cart
kstne Id for2Ene Sddies antl- ell wAs ssxsr.--
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Broke His Record.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2.-Horry Wilkes
trotted a mile this afternoon at Bay Dis
trict track in 2:13HA, beating his record by
one and quarter seconds.
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INaERsoLL. Ont, April 4.-King's mill
dam was carried away by the spring fresh
ct this morning. A tenement house occu-
pied by four iamili,'s was swept away by
the food and wrecked. John Bowman and
daughter, q young man named John Nc
Lean and child were drowned. A man
ing.
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In Oregon last year 884. $40 acres of land
yielded 11. 1873 900 bushels OF wheat valued
at s7,a7Q,440,
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Political Matters.

HELENA. April 2.-Mr. George Booker
was selected by the Democratic Central
Committee to-day as their choice for City
Treasurer, and that gentleman has signi-
fed his willingness to enter the race. The
city election next Tuesday promises to
hinge mainly upon the water question, and
with small allowance for the few who will
adhere to strict party lines, and those who
eliminate politics and principles from local
elections and vote for personal favorites.
The result will clearly express the feeling Of
the citizens of Helena on that point.
The Republicans favor Woolson's
schemes of the past and future, and the
Democrats do not.
Con Kohrs stopped over here one day
on his return home from Arkansas Hot
Springs, and left tonight for Deer Lodge.
Mrs. A. L. Stokes has returned from the
East. where she has been for medical treat
ment. She is fully recovered.